The PS22 Chorus Sings ‘Lisztomania’ by Phoenix
March 16, 2010 - By Bobby Solomon - Category: Music & VideoAbout 10 years ago or so I remember hanging out at a Border’s, listening to random music on those headphones they had and stumbling across a reord called The Langley Schools Music Project. It was a collection of kids from 1966-67 who were singing pop songs by David Bowie, The Beach Boys and other popular artists like them. It’s a brilliant record because it’s so amazing how different a song can sound when it’s sung by children.
This video above reminds me of that. The group is called the PS22 Chorus and they’re singing Lisztomania by Phoenix. Watching this totally gives me chills, it just sounds so beautiful. I also love that these kids are so into the song, they’re all just rocking out to it. These kids are the real life Glee.
Thanks to David for the tip.
Bobby
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If you've got something to say, keep it positive.I’m such a huge Phoenix fan! I love the choir spin on the song.
It’s so cute to see these kids get so into music.
In an ironic and snarky world, where being cool and ignorant is more commonplace than it should be, this is insanely wonderful. Thank you.
They really should record a CD. I’ve seen them sing “Flavor” by Tori Amos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zLDXfdJ0aA and its so beautiful. It makes me want to send my nieces and nephews to PS22 for Chorus practice.
Amazing!
Goosebumps.
I’ve been a huge Phoenix fan since the first time I heard that song. This version by the children’s choir is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting this; it’s put a smile on my face.
WoW they really are ALL into it! They are really very good, nice gentle harmonies going on – their love for singing is reflected in their quality. Brilliant!
Reminds me a little of the very awesome Rappers Delight Club, a hiphop project made up of elementary school children who sample people like Jens Lekman and the Go! Team: Well worth a look if you like this sorta thing: http://www.myspace.com/rappersdelightclub
This is incredible. I love some of them have synchronized hand movements, too.
That seriously brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful.
Things like this brings the music to a whole new level, that’s why Dead Man’s Bones was one of my favorites records of 2009
Chills ran down my back, that was amazing.
I LUUUUVE the PS22 Chorus – this is my favorite song of theirs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5vrtZKvxWM
Oh yeah, also, they were the kid’s choir on Passion Pit’s “Little Secrets” record!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Hz_Z2-aRo
Usually the sound of children singing makes me wince with pain.. this however, is truly beautiful .. i wonder what Phoenix think ?
the chills. x
In a similar vein, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s Childrens’ Choir is featured on the Dead Man’s Bones album. I recommend it.
Thanks for sharin. It gives me chills too.
This has made me love the song even more…Thanks :)
Niiiiice, I especially love EVERY-BIT-OF-IT!! ;)